The baby name Caeden is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-den (IPA: /ˈkeɪdən/).
Caeden is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Caeden is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-den (IPA: /ˈkeɪdən/).
Caeden is Irish in Origin.
Caeden is a modern English given name, variant spelling of Caden, pronounced KAY-den. Its linguistic roots are typically traced to Gaelic: the Old Irish personal names Cadan/Cathan, from cath "battle" plus the diminutive -an, yield meanings like "little battler" or "warrior." The name also relates to surnames such as Mac Cadain (anglicized McCadden), meaning "son of Cadan." It entered first-name use in the late 20th century in North America during the -aden trend (Aidan, Jayden), with Caeden appearing as an ornamental respelling in the 2000s.
Variants include Caden, Caiden, Cayden, Kaiden, Kayden, and Kaden; older Gaelic forms are Cadan and Cathan. The name is read as "battle-born," "little warrior," or "descendant of Cadan." Caeden's ae digraph lends a sleek, Latinate look while keeping Gaelic roots. Common nicknames are Cade and Cae; usage is chiefly masculine but sometimes unisex.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #301 | 9 | 2,601 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #860 | 33 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2011 | #920 | 5 | 9,736 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Caeden is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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